- Nelly Ft. Kelly Rowland | Dilemma (lyrics)

The lyrics tell the story of two people caught in a "situationship," infatuated with one another while already committed to other partners.

: A scene where Rowland types a message to Nelly into a spreadsheet application on her Nokia 9210 Communicator has become a legendary internet meme. Nelly later explained it was simply "new technology at the time," while Rowland admitted she didn't realize it was a spreadsheet while filming. Dilemma (Lyrics) - Nelly ft. Kelly Rowland

"Dilemma" is characterized as a mid-tempo R&B ballad. Its soulful foundation is built upon an interpolation of 1983 classic, "Love, Need and Want You" . The lyrics tell the story of two people

: Produced by Ryan Bowser , the song features a signature high-pitched vocal intonation in the intro, which Bowser has stated was created through original vocal experimentation rather than a direct sample. "Dilemma" is characterized as a mid-tempo R&B ballad

Directed by , the video is set in the fictional neighborhood of "Nellyville" and features cameos from Patti LaBelle (as Rowland's mother) and NBA player Larry Hughes (as her boyfriend).